Dancing the night away!  A  fun 2012, wedding captured by Colin Lyons Photography

Dancing the night away! A fun 2012, wedding captured by Colin Lyons Photography

Hello 2013!  For those of you planning a wedding I always think it is so important to put your own personal stamp on the day.  Be creative, have fun and be yourself.  With that being said, I hope you will enjoy taking inspiration from a few of my favorite wedding ideas.

Spotlight your Heritage:  Cocktail Hour is a great time to celebrate family traditions with music, food and cocktails.  An Italian wedding may include Sinatra and Tony Bennett music while guests enjoy mini bruschetta, toasted ravioli, risotto balls and good Italian wine.

Glam is here to stay!  Wedding decor has become more sophisticated by incorporating crystals, luxurious fabric textures and sparkling chandeliers.  Our Elegant Event Lighting team has been seeing this trend more and more frequently.  One of my favorite designs from 2012, include our bride and groom Samone & James getting married under one of our custom canopy drapes complete with our crystal chandelier.

James & Samone's beautiful Ceremony at Hotel Baker

James & Samone’s beautiful Ceremony at Hotel Baker captured by Just Love Me Photography

Small Dessert Bites:  Many of our brides are opting for a smaller traditional wedding cake surrounded by mini desserts.  How fun for your guests to taste your favorite treats from childhood!  Chocolate Chip Cookies, Banana Pudding and Chocolate Eclair Cake are some of my favorites; I would have loved to have shared these treats with my guests at our wedding 15 years ago.

Lots of yummy mini desserts!

Lots of yummy mini desserts!

Stay tuned for more ideas next week….